Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day

Sep 8th, 2009 | By dcrites | Category: Resources

IMBA’s International Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day celebrates the life of Jack Doub, an avid teenage mountain biker from North Carolina who had a true passion for the sport from an early age but passed away in 2002.  You can read more about his story here Funding is provided by the Jack Doub Memorial Endowment. The event will take place each year on the first Saturday in October. This will be San Francisco’s first participation in this fantastic event.

DATE: Sunday October 4th
TIME: 11am  -  2pm

EVENT LOCATION:
Meet at EAST parking lot located at the corner of MANSELL STREET and VISTACION AVE.
The location is easy to find from any of the main streets entering McLaren Park. Look for the wide open grassy knoll with a beautiful view of the bay and San Bruno Mountain.
Click HERE for a detailed map of the start location

OVERVIEW:
This will be a family friendly group ride, aimed at providing kids aged 8 – 14 with some great mountain biking experiences.  There will be rides of all lengths and challenges, and a whole lot of other opportunities.
Please note that each participant must bring their own bike to this event
This event is FREE and open to the public.

SCHEDULE:

11am – 11:30 am Registration and Bike Inspection

11:30 – Noon Bike Safety and Orientation

12:01 – 2:00 pm Mountain Bike Rides

During the Bike Safety and Orientation phase each rider will be evaluated for skill level, this will enable SFUR to create sub groups of similar skill and experience. The goals is to direct each participant to the most fun and educational ride for their ability and endurance.

The beginner group will stay near the starting area and be contained to a ½ – 1 mile circuit with fun swooshes, natural undulations, and wonderful views. The setting is primarily grassland and has excellent visibility.

The other group will start in the circuit, but head out to explore the park by trail. This will be a 4-6 mile ride tailored to family friendly standards. It will feature fire roads, trails and paved paths with an intention to find some great vista points to observe the surrounding city. It will also feature a stop to watch the Start of the Professional Men’s Cyclocross Race hosted by Pilracito’s Cyclesports in the adjacent Crocker Amazon Park.

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